Research, Technical Assistant

Department
 

SSD Institute for Mind and Biology: Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department
 

The Institute for Mind and Biology (IMB) brings together faculty at the University of Chicago who study the mind and its dynamic interactions with the biological systems of the body. These interactions are studied in their behavioral and social contexts to further our understanding of psychology and identify the specific genetic, cellular, and neural mechanisms that mediate the reciprocal interactions between the mind and biology. IMB faculty share a common approach that integrates biological and psychological sciences to reveal relations between mind, brain, and body in both health and in disease. The IMB is comprised of faculty Members from the Departments of Comparative Human Development and Psychology. In addition to their department appointments, Members contribute significantly to the University's interdisciplinary approach to Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Neuroscience, and Neurobiology. Members also collaborate with other faculty at UChicago in the Biological Sciences Division and Division of the Social Sciences as well as colleagues from around the globe. The Awh/Vogel Lab is a cognitive neuroscience lab directed by Ed Awh and Ed Vogel. The lab studies the interactions between visual working memory and selective attention using psychophysical and electrophysiological methods.

Job Summary
 

The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research, and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data, assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other field relevant to the research being conducted.

Experience:

• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Competencies

• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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